Continental material planner / logistics engineer within automotive!

Are you a proactive problem-solver with experience in logistics? We're seeking a Continental Material Planner to join our dynamic team! Do you want to be part of a team with skilled and passionate colleagues, having a lot of fun? Please apply already today since the position will be filled as soon as we find the right person!This is a consultant position for a 6 months assignment that with good possibilities to extension. The location is Arendal. The job is about being responsible for designing, managing and optimizing the Service Market supply chain and making sure that spare parts are distributed from suppliers to the dealers, ensuring availability of parts everywhere in the world. The department is responsible for sourcing spare parts from suppliers to our central warehouses in Europe.What do we do?The Continental Material Planner (CMP) is responsible for a portfolio of suppliers delivering to the central warehouses in Europe. The CMP has the overall responsibility of the supplier relationship for a specific parts assortment. This includes supplier management, backorder handling, and supplier escalation. We also drive development of the material planning process through continuous improvements.Our work is done in close cooperation with the other brands, product development and purchasing, Demand/Inventory planning and the suppliers. We offer you a position where you will get an excellent opportunity to build a broad international network both internally and externally.Who are you?Now you know a little bit about us. We would also like to describe who we think that you are, our new colleague. We imagine you taking on a challenge with a positive mindset and a smile. You are also great at communicating and collaborating to reach the goals you set up, whether it’s internally with your colleagues or a supplier on the other side of the planet. We also believe that you are passionate about trying new things and are always looking to expand your knowledge. A big plus is if you have experience of or feeling a strong curiosity about data analysis using Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Microsoft PowerBI)We expect you to have experience and/or a university degree in the supply chain area as that’s the core of what we do. You will need to have excellent English skills as this is the language used in the team and in our collaboration with colleagues and suppliers.You likely have many offers - why choose Jefferson Wells?Jefferson Wells Engineering is in a growth phase, which means you have a big influence on working methods, personal development and career. We have access to the most exciting customers and assignments in the automotive industry - which gives you a great opportunity to build up your knowledge and networking in the industry!As a Consultant Manager at Jefferson Wells Engineering I have +10 years of experience within the automotive industry and big personal network. I will support you in ensuring that you receive the assignments, training and coaching needed to grow as a person and as a professional consultant.At Jefferson Wells we strive for a good work and life balance. You will get an employment in accordance with union agreements, including overtime payment, vacation, occupational pension and insurances.